Information Systems - Project Manager

Grote Industries, Inc.; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Grote Industries, Inc. is searching for an experienced Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects at the intersection of technology and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management principles and tools, a degree in a related field, and experience managing complex projects across various teams.

The role requires ownership of project outcomes, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Responsibilities also include tracking deliverables and improving project processes. Join us to drive innovation and efficiency in our projects.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience leading large, cross-functional projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI/PMBOK).
• Proficient in work breakdown structure (WBS) development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder communications.
• Identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Project management principles

Risk management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Microsoft Project

Education

B.S. degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Reports to: Director of Information Services

Company Info

With a heritage of nearly 120 years, we aren’t just a company; we are a brand of trust. But more than anything, we are a collection of individuals who, together, give Grote Industries a decisive competitive advantage. At Grote, our shared vision is clear – to meet the needs of the customers we serve. We accomplish that mission every day by following a set of core values that makes us who we are.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget at the intersection of technology and manufacturing. In this role, you will serve as the central point of coordination across cross-functional engineering, production, and technology teams, ensuring clear communication, proactive risk management, and alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of both manufacturing processes and technology-driven workflows, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and knows how to turn ambiguity into action.

Position Duties

• Own project outcomes across scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Lead project planning, including scope, schedule, resources, budget baselines, and sponsor approval.
• Direct execution, monitor progress, and track deliverables, milestones, and KPIs.
• Lead cross-functional teams by defining roles, motivating team members, and fostering collaboration.
• Manage stakeholders through clear communication on status, risks, decisions, and escalations.
• Identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate project risks.
• Enforce change control for scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage budgets, track actuals vs. forecasts, and report variances.
• Use structured problem-solving and quality methods to resolve issues.
• Apply PM best practices and lessons learned to improve processes.
• Maintain lifecycle documentation and lead project closeout, handoff, and post-project review.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field of study and 7-10+ years of experience leading large, cross functional projects. Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices (PMI/PMBOK), including predictive, agile, and hybrid delivery approaches. Experienced in managing the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closeout, along with associated deliverables and gate reviews. Skilled in scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, risk, communications, procurement, and stakeholder management. Proficient in work breakdown structure (WBS) development, critical path scheduling, earned value management (EVM), and risk management processes including identification, analysis, response planning, mitigation, and risk register maintenance. Knowledgeable in change control and configuration management processes for scope, schedule, and budget baselines. Experienced with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Jira, as well as standard reporting and dashboarding practices. Familiar with manufacturing, warehousing, and engineering business processes and the IT systems that support them, along with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and enterprise application implementation methodologies, particularly for ERP projects.